Inclusion in Opening Sequence and Promotional Images
B.J. Novak's continued inclusion in the opening credits was often questioned in the later years of the series, as the role of Ryan Howard has been significantly downplayed since season 5, and is now considered to be no more significant than other characters whose actors are not given an opening credit. Novak officially left the opening credits in the Season 9 premiere and was credited as a guest star.
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